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History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
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History of Hip Hop Music
Fourth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Worksheet
History of Hip Hop Music
History of Hip Hop Music
Worksheet
History of Hip Hop Music
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Biography of Wangari Maathai
Biography of Wangari Maathai
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Biography of Wangari Maathai
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
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Biography of Wangari Maathai
Biography of Wangari Maathai
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Biography of Wangari Maathai
Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Worksheet
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“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
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Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Fifth Grade
History
Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.
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Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Worksheet
Civil Rights Leaders Word Puzzle
Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.
Fifth Grade
History
Worksheet
Sojourner Truth Timeline
Sojourner Truth Timeline
Worksheet
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Sojourner Truth Timeline
Fourth Grade
History
Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.
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Sojourner Truth Timeline
Sojourner Truth Timeline
Worksheet
Sojourner Truth Timeline
Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
History of Jazz
History of Jazz
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History of Jazz
Fourth Grade
Reading
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
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History of Jazz
History of Jazz
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History of Jazz
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
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A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
Third Grade
History
Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.
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A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
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A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.
Third Grade
History
Worksheet
American History Cards: Black Heroes
American History Cards: Black Heroes
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American History Cards: Black Heroes
Fifth Grade
Community and Culture
Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.
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American History Cards: Black Heroes
American History Cards: Black Heroes
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American History Cards: Black Heroes
Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.
Fifth Grade
Community and Culture
Worksheet
Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.
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Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Readers’ Theater: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Star, Mae Jemison
The Star, Mae Jemison
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The Star, Mae Jemison
Fourth Grade
Reading
Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!
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The Star, Mae Jemison
The Star, Mae Jemison
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The Star, Mae Jemison
Get to know astronaut Mae Jemison in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Interactive Worksheet
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Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Third Grade
Reading
In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.
Interactive Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
Interactive Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline
In this Martin Luther King Jr. Cut-and-Paste Timeline worksheet, students will learn about the life of an important historical figure.
Third Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
A Misty Copeland Biography
A Misty Copeland Biography
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A Misty Copeland Biography
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
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A Misty Copeland Biography
A Misty Copeland Biography
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A Misty Copeland Biography
Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
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Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Fifth Grade
History
Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
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Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Fifth Grade
History
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
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Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Fourth Grade
History
Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.
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Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
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Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
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African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
Third Grade
Reading
Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.
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African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
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African American Communities: Eatonville, Florida
Children learn about the history and legacy of Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-black towns formed after the passage of the 13th Amendment.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
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Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
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Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Worksheet
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March
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The Selma to Montgomery March
Third Grade
History
Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.
Worksheet
The Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March
Worksheet
The Selma to Montgomery March
Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.
Third Grade
History
Worksheet
Bio Poem Template
Bio Poem Template
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Bio Poem Template
Third Grade
Writing
In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.
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Bio Poem Template
Bio Poem Template
Worksheet
Bio Poem Template
In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
The History of African American Spirituals
The History of African American Spirituals
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The History of African American Spirituals
Fourth Grade
Reading
In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.
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The History of African American Spirituals
The History of African American Spirituals
Worksheet
The History of African American Spirituals
In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education
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Brown vs. Board of Education
Fourth Grade
History
In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.
Worksheet
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education
Worksheet
Brown vs. Board of Education
In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person
Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person
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Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person
Fourth Grade
Writing
Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person
Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer: Research an Influential Person
Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Women in History: Marian Anderson
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Women in History: Marian Anderson
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.
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Women in History: Marian Anderson
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
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Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Fifth Grade
Reading
The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.
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Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
Worksheet
Civil Rights: The Later Years of the Movement
The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
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Who is Katherine Johnson?
Fourth Grade
Reading
Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
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Who is Katherine Johnson?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Worksheet
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Jazz Greats: Etta James
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Jazz Greats: Etta James
Fourth Grade
Reading
This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Jazz Greats: Etta James
Worksheet
Jazz Greats: Etta James
This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Biography: Booker T. Washington
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Biography: Booker T. Washington
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
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Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
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Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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About 5th Grade Black History Month Educational Resources

On Education.com, fifth-grade Black History Month educational resources include worksheets, printable activities, and lesson plans that help students explore important historical figures, events, and cultural contributions. These materials provide engaging ways for students to learn about the Civil Rights Movement, influential leaders, and the impact of black culture throughout history. Educators and parents can access ready-to-use resources that make learning about Black History Month interactive and meaningful.

Across Education.com, classroom-ready worksheets and activities enable students to research and write about figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, or Harriet Tubman. Printable projects such as biographies, timeline charts, and artwork support creative learning and help students connect history to contemporary society. Using high-quality, structured lesson content ensures that children gain essential knowledge while staying engaged.

These resources support educators and parents in teaching black history creatively and effectively, saving time by providing structured, ready-made materials that align with educational standards. Students can deepen their understanding of social justice and equality while developing research and presentation skills, making history both educational and inspiring.